Block 31: Water Lily Square {Photo Tutorial}

Block 31 of the Block a Week CAL is Julie Yeager’s gorgeous Water Lily Square. Photo tutorial done with kind permission.

Free Crochet Patterns

Front Post Frenzy Crochet Potholder

This crochet potholder would also work really well as a trivet. The use of front post stitches yields a lovely, dense fabric with tons of texture.

Block a Week CAL 2014

Block 30: Cygnus Square {Photo Tutorial}

This cygnus square is number 30 in our Block a Week CAL 2014. The delicacy of the design lends itself really well to a single-colour square.

Block a Week CAL 2014

Block 29: Mystery Anticipation Square

Block 29 of the Block a Week CAL 2014 is Margaret MacInnis’ Mystery Anticipation Square. This is an excellent chance to practice your surface crochet!

Tutorials

How to Crochet: Increase with Front Post Stitches

Learn how to increase with front post stitches. This technique yields a lovely, textured “fabric” and lends itself well to spiral detail.

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Cable Stitch Dishcloth { 2 Free Patterns}

These cable stitch dishcloths work up quickly and are textured, yet dainty. The cable stitch is easy to master and one of my favourite stitches so far.

Tutorials

How to Crochet: Cable Stitch

Learn how to crochet the cable stitch, also known as the 3-dc cross-over. It is a gorgeous, dainty stitch. It is also completely reversible.

Block a Week CAL 2014

Block 28: Katharine’s Rose {Photo Tutorial}

Block 28 of the Block a Week CAL (hosted by Kimberly Slifer) is Melinda Miller’s Katharine’s Rose Square. The central flower is beautiful and textured and the cable stitches give it such a delicate air. I love how this square is constructed and how simply it is designed. I have now added a post outlining the extra rounds […]